When Philadelphia electro band Instamatic broke up in early 2014, its members needed a break. After six years together, change was in the air. Phil went back to his roots, playing drums in the noise-rock band Faking. Matt and TJ each recorded and produced tracks for other artists. And Steve and Rick left Philadelphia and music altogether to backpack along the coast of Brazil.

After six months pursuing separate paths, they began to drift back together. Having been friends and collaborators for the better part of two decades, they came of age playing punk/hardcore/screamo/indie in Philly’s D.I.Y. scene. Creating music together was what they did, who they were. But things also needed to change.

Under this backdrop, 10 Million was born. Formed in late 2014, their sound blends waves of effected guitar with room-shaking basslines, intricate percussion, and dark, icy synths.

The music reflects the band’s history together, drawing on elements of punk and post-punk, electro, and noise. Having powered down the laptop, their sound embraces live drums and live sampling. The songs both honor and reinterpret 10 Million’s influences over the decades – from Dischord to Creation Records, from the circuitry of a Moog to the propulsion of Brazilian hand drums.

10 Million is currently playing up and down the east coast. They will self-release their debut album in late 2015.